Langdon Rowe, 1952 - 1988
Scope and Contents
Ordnance Survey chief surveyor of South Yorkshire, based in Sheffield. Worked for the organisation as a draughtsman and field surveyor working on 1:2500 and 1:1250 mapping. The archive holds the diary recording his career (1952-88).
Dates
- Creation: 1952 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access
The Charles Close Society Archives is available for consultation by researchers in the Map Room at Cambridge University Library. Appointments for access should be made in advance by contacting the Head of the Map Department, Anne Taylor (maps@lib.cam.ac.uk). Further contact details and Map Room opening hours can be found at https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/collections/departments/maps/map-department-contact-details. Anyone wishing to use the collection must first acquire a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket, see https://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/using-library/your-library-membership Members of the Charles Close Society wishing to consult the Charles Close Society Archives will not be charged for a ticket on production of their current CCS membership card and providing that they have first contacted Anne Taylor who will support their application.
Biographical / Historical
Ordnance Survey chief surveyor of South Yorkshire, based in Sheffield. Worked for the organisation as a draughtsman and field surveyor working on 1:2500 and 1:1250 mapping.
Extent
1 collection : Paper
Language of Materials
English
Originator(s)
Rowe, Langdon
Finding aid date
2011-03-18 15:35:45+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository
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Cambridge CB3 9DR United Kingdom
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